Introduction to Academic Research. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours

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Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor. The course introduces academic research in business, economics, and related areas through a series of readings and exercises delivered in seminar format. The first part of the course introduces the scientific method, defines and distinguishes elements, such as theories, propositions, and hypotheses, and equips students with concepts and tools to identify original research questions. The second part of the course is empirical in nature and equips students with basic skills in sample selection/construction methods, multi-source data processing, merging and cleaning, and statistical analyses to answer research questions. More generally, the course explores the nature of doctoral and graduate programs and careers in business academia. This course has Differential Tuition.